Sans Superellipse Pikab 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type and 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak) (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, condensed, authoritative, sporty, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modern utility, graphic clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, closed apertures, square curves.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a strongly vertical stance. Letterforms are built from straight stems and rounded-rectangle curves, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superellipse feel. Stroke weight is consistent and dense, with tight internal spaces and relatively closed apertures, especially in round letters. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, producing a blocky silhouette and an even, rhythmic texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short display copy where a dense, high-ink footprint is desirable. It can work well for branding, packaging, and sports or industrial-themed graphics that benefit from condensed space efficiency and strong emphasis.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, with a modern, industrial character. Its compressed width and solid color create an assertive voice that reads as confident and high-impact rather than delicate or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining compact width with sturdy, rounded-rect geometry for a contemporary, sign-like clarity. The consistent weight and squared curves prioritize bold presence and uniform texture over openness or calligraphic nuance.
Round characters like O/Q and numerals lean toward rectangular geometry with softened corners, while diagonals in A/V/W add sharpness to the texture. The lowercase maintains substantial presence with minimal modulation, and punctuation (as shown) matches the same solid, straight-cut construction.